Weeks of Welcome

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Stetson University’s Weeks of Welcome programming is a dynamic part of the orientation experience, designed to help new students transition smoothly into college life. Join us for engaging activities, social events, and experiences aimed at building connections within the Stetson community.

Summer orientation team welcoming students

WEEK 1 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Saturday, 8/16:  Glow Games - 8:00 p.m. @ Stetson Green
  • Sunday,  8/17:  Hollis Center Takeover - 8:30 p.m. @ Hollis Center
  • Monday, 8/18:  Bingo Bonanza - 8:30 p.m. @ Libby Lawn
  • Tuesday, 8/19:  Pass Through the Gates - 8:00 p.m. @ Lee Chapel
  • Wednesday, 8/20:  Convocation - 11 a.m. @ Edmunds Center
  • Thursday, 8/21:  Foam Party - 4:30 p.m. @ Libby Lawn
  • Friday,  8/22:  CUB Hangout - 6-8 p.m. @ Second Floor of Carlton Union Building

Week 1 Complete Schedule

 

Summer orientation team welcoming students

WEEK 2 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Monday, 8/25: Sorority Backpack Charm Making - 4:30 p.m. @ Lee's Garage
  • Tuesday, 8/26:  FSEM Speaker Series “Inclusive Language in Management + Organizations: Your Words Matter" with Dr. Meg Young - 6:30 p.m. @ Sage 257 - Cultural Credit Event
  • Wednesday, 8/27: Involvement Fair - 1-3 p.m. @ CUB
  • Wednesday, 8/27:  Hatter Productions' White Lies - 7 p.m. @ Stetson Green
  • Thursday, 8/28:  Men's Soccer Vs. Presbyterian - 7 p.m. @ Athletic Training Center
  • Saturday, 8/30:  Volleyball vs. Lamar - 10 a.m. @ Insight Credit Union Arena at Edmunds Center 
  • Saturday, 8/30:  Football vs Ave Maria - 6 p.m. @ Spec Martin Stadium
  • Sunday, 8/31:  Disney Trivia Night - 6:30 p.m. @ Lee's Garage
Week 2 Complete Schedule

 

FOCUS Leaders welcoming new students

 WEEK 3 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council Recruitment
  • Tuesday, 9/2: Study Abroad Fair: 11:30 a.m. @ CUB Entrance
  • Tuesday, 9/2:  FSEM Speaker Series: “(Are You) OK Boomers? Daunting Health Challenges as Baby Boomers Turn 80" with Dr. Matt Schrager - 6:30 p.m. @ Sage 257 - Cultural Credit Event
  • Wednesday, 9/3:  Sunset Spin - 5:30 p.m. @ Pool Deck (Registration Required)
  • Saturday, 9/6:  Football vs. Warner - 6 p.m. @ Spec Martin Stadium
  • Sunday, 9/7:  Men's Soccer vs. Florida Atlantic - 7 p.m. @ Athletic Training Center
Week 3 Complete Schedule 

 

Transfer students at FOCUS 2023

WEEK 4 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Tuesday, 9/9:  FSEM Speaker Series: "Housing as a Human Right: Global Realities and the Pursuit of Justice" with Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown - 6:30 p.m. @ Sage 257 - Cultural Credit Event
  • Tuesday, 9/9: Things We Don't Talk About at Dinner: Gender Norms Edition - 5:30 p.m. @ Lee's Garage
  • Thursday, 9/11:  Women's Soccer vs. Troy - 7 p.m. @ Athletic Training Center
  • Thursday, 9/11:  Uncouth Hour - 9 p.m. @ Lee's Garage
Week 4 Complete

 

Students participating in FSEM

WEEK 5 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Tuesday, 9/16:  FSEM Speaker Series: “What if Business Could Actually Make Things Better?" with Dr. John Tichenor - 6:30 p.m. @ Sage 257 - Cultural Credit Event
  • Wednesday, 9/17:  Hatter Production's Chill Vibes:  4 p.m. @ TBD
  • Friday, 9/19 - Sunday, 9/21: Family and Friends Weekend
  • Saturday, 9/20:  Football vs. Harvard - 1 p.m. @ Spec Martin Stadium
  • Sunday, 9/21:  Women's Soccer vs. FGCU:  1 p.m. @ Athletic Training  Center
Week 5 Complete Schedule Coming Soon

 

students gathering accross the CUB

WEEK 6 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Tuesday, 9/23:  FSEM Speaker Series: “Putin?  What’s Up with Him?  The Russia-Ukraine War and You” with Dr. Martin Blackwell - 6:30 p.m. @ Sage 257 - Cultural Credit Event
  • Thursday, 9/27: I <3 SU, Time TBD @ Outside of CUB
  • Thursday, 9/27:  Uncouth Hour - 9 p.m. @ Lee's Garage

Week 6 Complete Schedule Coming Soon